Windy Nook: a school and community at War
1914-1918
WW1 Project and its Legacy
At Windy Nook Primary we have always valued the history of our locality, so we are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a Heritage Lottery Fund First World War; then and now grant to help us investigate Windy Nook: A School and Community at War 1914-18.
In 1914 the village was a still a distinct Edwardian community, ‘occupying’, according to Whellan’s 1894 Directory, ‘an elevated and exposed position’ within Felling Parish. The largest employers were local mines and quarries. Our school opened in 1883 and played a prominent part in local life. During the summer term 2018 our Year 6 children, led by Mr Hawdon and Mr Brown explored the impact of that terrible conflict on local people.
This project had a profound and lasting effect on everyone at Windy Nook Primary School; therefore, and quite rightly so, we have decided to continue to contribute to this page. It is our tribute to the fallen men and women who sacrificed theirs lives to give us the British values that we cherish: democracy; the rule of law; individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths.
Explore & Research
Learning through…
Field Trips
We have field trips planned to Heugh Battery, Hartlepool, Newcastle University and St Alban’s Church.
Local Archives
We’ll be looking at the old school log books and using military service records, CWGC resources, newspapers, maps and census materials.
Expert Visitors
Artist Kate Hancock, ICT expert Martin Bailey and WW1 re-enactor Sgt Chapman will be visiting school to help our Y6 children.
Project Resources
Trade
Directories
Windy Nook
Hero
Finding John
Brown King
Leading Up
To WW1
School Log
Books
WW1 Links
Anxiety and Transition Support in Gateshead
Please click on the links below for support with children's anxiety and transition support. July Drop Ins, Transitions How to Tackle Student Anxiety GCYPPCMS drop in poster Article 14: You have the right to choose your own religion and beliefs. Your parents...
Support for parents – webinars and groups
The Toby Henderson Trust are offering support to parents and carers. Please click on the links below. TTHT newsletter June - Sept Summer Metrocentre Support group dates 2025 Summer Gosforth Suport group dates 2025 All Support group dates 2025 (2) _Webinars...
Summer Activities for Neurodivergent Families 2025
Please click below for information about Summer activities. SEND Summer Activity Guide 2025 SEND Summer Activity Guide 2025 Summer_Toolkit Article 31: You have the right to play and rest. Article 29: Your education should help you use and develop your talents and...
Tomato plants for sale!
Our nursery children have grown some tomato plants this half term and they will be for sale outside of nursery for the remainder of this week . If you would like to purchase a plant simply take one and leave a donation in the box. All proceeds will be put towards...
July 25 Newsletter
Please click on the document below for a copy of July's newsletter. Should you require a paper version then please ask at reception. July 25 Newsletter Article 13: You have the right to find out things and share what you think with others, by talking, drawing, writing...
A busy week in the sun in nursery!
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Year 6 First Aid Training
The year 6’s enjoyed their visit from the Red Cross, where they learned important life-saving skills. They also learned what to do in emergency situations by following simple steps. The children asked fantastic questions and gave well thought out answers. Article 6:...
The Summer Music Concert was an absolute highlight of the term!
The Summer Music Concert was an absolute highlight of the term! Our brilliant choir sang with heart, and the talented woodwind and brass players wowed the audience with their confidence and flair. We also enjoyed some rhythmic brilliance from our drummer. It was clear...
Free cricket in the Summer!
This Summer, the Durham Cricket Foundation are running a HUGE All Stars and Dynamos Cricket Festival down at Banks Homes Riverside! This festival is FREE to register for (when using the discount code below), and the children will also receive a free packed lunch as...
Reception’s Roots-to-Riches Pirate Adventure!
This term, our Reception children have been busy growing their own vegetables—and what a fantastic job they’ve done! From planting seeds to watering and weeding, they’ve taken great care of their garden. This week, they proudly harvested their crops and decided to...
Transition and much more!
This week our children who are moving on to Reception in September spent two days in their new classrooms meeting their teachers and familiarising themselves with their surroundings. It was lovely to hear and see how happy the children had been and how impressed their...
Elms do Karate
This half term in PE, Elms have been lucky enough to do karate with Josh from Kensho Karate. They’ve learnt all about different elements of karate, including how to use karate in self-defence. They’ve learned jabs, guarding, kicks and how to move correctly. The...
Image credits
Banner image: Imperial War Museum Photograph Archive Collection
Response Memorial: Photograph by Jacqueline Banerjee from the Victorian Web
Inside Heugh Battery: Paul Buckingham [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
